Montessori Children's Center in Kalamazoo, MI, offers a nonsectarian preschool and kindergarten program serving 69 students in a small city neighborhood.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with a teaching staff of 10, supporting early childhood education.
Located in the Vine neighborhood, this coeducational Montessori school is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association.
Approximately 20 percent of the student body at this Kalamazoo preschool represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The school serves students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten within a city setting, providing local families with early learning options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Children's Center?
The application deadline for Montessori Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Children's Center located?
Montessori Children's Center is located in the Vine neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 1 other private schools located in Vine.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Children's Center is Kalamazoo Christian Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Montessori School (0.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
The Montessori School ![The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom]( "The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom")
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
- miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Gagie School
(1)
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students Tuition listed
Kalamazoo Christian High School ![Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.]( "Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.")
(Calvinist)
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students Tuition listed
Kalamazoo Christian High School ![Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.]( "Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.")
(Calvinist)
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Christian School
(Calvinist)
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
1.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Hackett Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
Reformed Heritage Christian School ![Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo]( "Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Montessori School ![The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom]( "The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom")
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
- miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Gagie School
(1)
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students Tuition listed
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Montessori School ![The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom]( "The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom")
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
- miles
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Gagie School
(1)
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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